Assistant Professor, Veterinary Gross Anatomy, Clinician Educator Track
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Dec 23, 2025
Job Description
Assistant Professor, Veterinary Gross Anatomy, Clinician Educator Track
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Nov 17, 2025
Deadline:
The Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet), is conducting an open search for a 12-month Clinician Educator track faculty position in veterinary gross anatomy. The successful candidate is expected to provide instruction in dissection-based gross anatomy for students in the veterinary professional curriculum. Additional teaching responsibilities can include histology or other academic topics. In addition to teaching, this position has 30-50% of time dedicated to research. The successful candidate is expected to have a record of securing competitive funding for their research program and will be expected to articulate how their research program will advance at Penn Vet.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Penn Vet is recognized as one of the premier basic biomedical research departments in veterinary medicine, and is a large contributor to the educational mission of the School in the pre-clinical curriculum. Our research and teaching are well integrated with other basic, translational and clinical research efforts within the Penn biomedical community. The School is located in a dynamic urban community that offers an abundance of cultural resources including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). In addition, New Bolton Center, the rural campus of the School, is located on a bucolic and historic 700 acre campus in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is home to the world-renowned teaching hospital for large animals, and is a research and teaching center in its own right.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a V.M.D., D.V.M., M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant field of vertebrate morphology. Candidates are expected to have a publication record in peer-reviewed journals and a track record of successfully securing competitive funding for their research. The successful candidate is a hard-working team player with a growth mindset and a sincere passion for education. Additional training and teaching experience in veterinary gross anatomy, histology, neuroanatomy or comparative anatomy are highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested candidates should include their CV, a teaching statement, and a research statement with their application. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Elizabeth Woodward, Search Committee Chair, emwoodw@vet.upenn.edu.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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